Referees: Blake Williams;Sideline Officials: Jack Gerrie, Zac Fares; 1. Oryn Keeley 12. Reserve try scorer was R O'Loughlin. St George Illawarra Dragons Dec 2022 - Present3 months SG Ball St Augustine's College - Sydney 1 year 4 months Athletic Development Coach Apr 2022 - Present11 months Athletic. Once again congratulations on your selection and if you have any questions please contact our SG Ball Cup Team Manager, Fady Ghanem on 0411 383 557. [15] Under Masters, in 1985 St George were minor-premiers, runaway club champions and made it to the Grand final in all three Grades. In 1950, the team moved to Kogarah Oval. Keagan Russell-Smith 7. The New Zealand Warriors honour the mana of the Indigenous peoples of Aotearoa, Australia and the Pacific. Damien Nati 15. St George Illawarra Dragons: WIN Stadium, Netstrada Jubilee Stadium, Ron Costello Oval, Collegians Sporting Complex Sydney Roosters: . The match will also provide a delayed debut for Pukekohes Navigation Homes Stadium as a new home venue for the club. The match will also provide a delayed debut for Pukekohe's Navigation Homes Stadium as a new home venue for the club. At the end of this year, plans to build a new stand were deferred. Ethan Strange 15. On the afternoon of 24 August 1963 Saints won the Grand Final in all three grades Weve got the benefit of that a few times last week. . Iverson Matai 7. St. George's home game crowd record was in 1975, where a crowd of 23,582 attended the game against South Sydney at Kogarah Oval. The club's inaugural captain was Dual-code rugby international, Herb Gilbert who joined the club at aged 33 as captain-coach.[2]. Emmanuel Di Bartolo 7. 11. We all stand up. His name is Jack Gosiewski. Markis Atoa 16. Josese Lanyon 14. That might seem a risk, but the club have plenty of young talent coming through and have been tipped anywhere from the bottom of the top eight to the bottom of the table for 2022. They would later win its first premiership as a joint venture in 2010,[19] and in 2018 a women's side operating under the same club name was formed ahead of the inaugural NRL Women's Premiership commencing the same year.[20]. Dane Towns 6. Fullback Sione Vaihu 4. Hooker In 1977, enjoying a resurgence under new coach Harry Bath, St George met Parramatta in a thrilling Grand Final, which went into 20 minutes of extra time. Eli Sagala 18. The crowd average was over 19,000 enabling funds for Kogarah Oval to be updated. [12] Fitting perhaps in that the club's stronghold had been built on the back of a 1950s style of punishing forward dominance. It was Facer who brought Harry Bath back to the club in 1977. "They picked him out a fair bit with (Jared) Waerea-Hargreaves and (Sio Siua) Taukeiaho, their big men. The five 18-year-olds were seen as part of the future plans of the Dragons - and at least six more quality youngsters have been signed by other clubs, as well. Nick Campton explains why. Cody Ramsey's season-ending illness, whilst devastating, gives Tyrell Sloan a major chance to lock in the No.1 jersey and make an impact in 2023. Former Wests Tigers hooker Jacob Liddle and forwards Zane Musgrove and Ben Murdoch-Masila are the recruits with NRL experience, while the club has a glut of local talent coming through the ranks. Leon Te Hau 6. Raffaele De Stradis 18. Ridge got up and ran when Brown and the rest of the Dragons were expecting him to stop and play the ball. Available now! Former Lord Mayor of Sydney, Jack Mostyn became President of the club in 1937 and retained the role for the next eight years. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content, Talatau Amone is subject to the NRL's Mandatory No-Fault Stand Down Condition. Noah Nailagoliva 10. Referees: Benjamin Seppala;Sideline Officials: Liam Richardson, Brodie Rushby; 1. Justin Matamua 14. Fri 3 Dec 2021, 07:39 AM. Seemingly out of favour with Des Hasler this year, Griffin confirmed reports that the Red V were in discussions with the 23-year-old. The end of the reign came in a year which marked the retirement of one of their greatest stars in Reg Gasnier but which also marked the first season played under the limited tackle rule, replacing the previous era (since the code's 1908 inception) of unlimited tackles. The only way we take control of our situation is to win tomorrow and thats what were focused on doing. 10. Jake Hay 7. 8. Josh Kerr, St George Illawarra, Indigenous All Stars Steven St George 1.1K views 2 years ago COWBOYS vs MASTERBATTERS | 2022 WBL Wiffle Ball WBL Wiffle Ball 166 views 2 days ago New. Joshua Belfanti 9. Won't go down as an immortal but not useless. Harry Bath coached the 1980 and 1981 seasons, then from 1982 to 1987 the Dragons were coached by the articulate and tactically brilliant Roy Masters. Max Riolo 8. Moving Up: Ryan Hodgson, Matthew Noakes, Ben Rumble (Illawarra SG Ball), Ryan Barbuto, Araz Nanva, Nicholas Quinn (St George SG Ball) Gains: Sione Finau (Brisbane Tigers), Braith Lawrence-Foye (Victoria Thunderbolts), Will McDermott (Riverina Bulls), Riley Pascoe (Western Suburbs Magpies), Maxwell Pritchard (Penrith Panthers) Michael Abdow 13. Getty Images. Moses Mbye is most likely to deputise for Liddle but the club also has Connor Muhleisen on a development contract. Caleb Laiman 24. The centre pairing at the Dragons paints an intriguing picture heading into the new year. You are using an out of date browser. Amone has been particularly impressive since entering first grade, and looks set to partner Ben Hunt in the halves moving forward, withCorey Norman departing at the end of 2021. [11] As a stand-alone club, it fields teams in the NSWRL underage men's and women's competitions, Harold Matthews Cup, S.G. Ball, and Tarsha Gale Cup. Te Umuariki Heremia-Tukere 3. Josiah-ekkehard Neli 15. Behind the Feagai brothers, Tautau Moga also provides depth, while the utility value of Moses Mbye could also be called in the centres. Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney. The lone St George local junior left in the Dragons' top squad is Matt Dufty, who unfortunately has been dropped once again and looks to have played his final game for the Red V. The Penshurst RSL junior will move to Canterbury in 2022, ending his lengthy tenure at St George after coming through the ranks in his early teens. The. "Its a great shot in the arm for our club and its a necessity for our club to be able to produce players for the long-term sustainability of our growth into the top eight of the competition. A new Leagues Club was opened on the Princes Highway at Carlton, and would become the hub of social life in the district and dubbed "the Taj Mahal". I know he didn't show a great deal last season but with a full pre-season under his belt, a few more kgs of muscle but the same speed, he shouldn't be written off! The club's hooking stocks look low, with Jacob Liddle the only specialist dummy half in the NRL squad after being signed from Wests Tigers to replace Andrew McCullough. Clay Sing 19. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. Facebook: Like LeagueUnlimited - NRL & Rugby League News, 1. Siaosi Kaliti 3. The Fijian has always had a strong running game, but his defence, ball-handling and rugby league IQ have also improved. Darcy Brettle 7. Yes he is (someone we are looking at) and those talks are still going on as I understand it," he said. Jack Poidevin 6. Ryan Couchman. Though he had not himself played the game at the top level he had a keen interest in team psychology and had achieved excellent results at Wests from 197881 and helped that struggling club to produce consistent on-field results. Paul Turner has been granted an early from his contract with the Titans, inking a two-year deal with St George Illawarra for the 2023 season. In 1986, with the SCG as their new home ground, St George missed the semi finals in all three grades for the first time in 50 years. Interchange Jack Sandford 4. 1963 was a particularly notable year for the club. The joint venture first fielded a side in the NRL competition in 1999 and reached the Grand final that year. Paul Bryan 11. Reddy ever the enforcer in his career, had played a brutal defensive first half resulting in post-match comments that Parramatta's Ray Price finished the game looking like he'd been used as a punching bag. Hopefully this isn't the end of their participation and/or development. In 1965 another record was set when a crowd of 78,056 football supporters packed the SCG to see the Dragons triumph over Souths, and the tally reached ten consecutive premierships in Norm Provan's farewell match. Ofele Lene 6. Latu Fainu 7. L.U. Despite beginning the season in SG Ball, Sloan looked right at home in the top grade and crossed for six tries in five games while justifying the club's decision to move on from Matt Dufty. . Taulauniuotagaloa Mariota 9. With a poor roster and host of injuries, Kimmorley managed just one win, and his coaching career looked over before it had ever got a chance to begin. The 2023 NRL Season is just around the corner and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! We acknowledge the traditional kaitiaki of the lands, elders past and present, their stories, their traditions, their mamae and their mana motuhake. Benjamin Rumble 2. Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox! Kobie Wilson 10. Overview; Draw and Results; . Semisi Foliaki 13. The first-grade side had routed Canterbury-Bankstown, the minor premiers, in a semi-final and then beat Easts in the final but as had happened in 1930, Canterbury exercised their right as minor premiers to issue a challenge and beat Saints in a Grand final. On Friday, 28 February 1908 at Rockdale Town Hall a meeting mainly instigated by St George rugby league pioneers, W. Munn and Joe McGraw, was attended by officials of the recently-formed New South Wales Rugby Football League and rugby players from the local district. Lachlan Crossle 17. Isaiya Katoa 8. They stayed at the venue until 1985. A year of injuries in 1974 saw St George win only ten of the season's twenty-two matches and miss the semi finals for the first time in 23 years. Tyrell Sloan, Junior Amone and Jayden Sullivan. Updated March 18 2022 - 1:48pm, first published 12:51pm GUN: Centre Jack Bostock grabbed a double for the Steelers in a win over Penrith last week. Local officials in the Illawarra area are dismayed at the ambush by the Raiders, blaming the Dragons for failing to move on the talented youngsters. The Dragons won 12 of their 24 matches last season but finished 10th after a post-Origin slump in which they lost five games in six weeks between round 17 and 22. 596 (12 tries, 278 goals, 2 field goals), Sutherland Grave Diggers (1935 prior to formation of Cronulla-Sutherland in 1967), This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 15:29. He is still only 17, played wing for Illawarra SG ball side and for NSW. Prop forward Steven's game turned sour in only the second tackle of the game when he suffered a thumb injury that required him leaving the field and being taken to hospital for surgery. In total the Dragons attracted 89,883 fans to their five home games in Adelaide. That same day saw the creation of an iconic image when Sydney Morning Herald photographer John O'Gready captured a photo which would become titled "The Gladiators" and which showed the essence of good sportsmanship as the Saints' captain Norm Provan and West's captain Arthur Summons embraced post-match in exhausted camaraderie while barely recognisable, covered head-to-toe in mud. St George Illawarra's season is headed for a similarly deflating finish, just days after assistant coaches Mat Head and Peter Gentle were told their services were no longer required for 2023. SG Ball Cup. Emmanuel Tuariki 14. Maybe they'll contest Flegg? Kienan Tempest 5. "We have put 10 years of hard work into some of these guys. Daniel O'Donnell 10. NSWRFL president Henry Hoyle gave a convincing address and a St. George club appeared likely to form,[1] However, the club's application was later rejected due to an insufficient number of players. Our first Teamlist Tuesday of 2022 and it's Junior Reps kickoff! They are a little shorter on back up in the second row, however, still have plenty of options, with Billy Burns, Jack Gosiewski, Tyrell Fuimaono and Jackson Ford all able to play on the edge. Jordan Dickson 13. 5/8 for Dapto under 18s. Venue: 13. Kobe Fulton 15. Big, hard running, good leg speed, skillful, good defender though not sure how much he goes looking for work. The last spot comes down to Josh Kerr or Jackson Ford. Mitchell Reeve 20. Kobe Lepua 6. Lawson Cotter 19. Kyle Colburn 3. Referees: Gage Miles;Sideline Officials: Jabri Daizli, Reece Sammut; Join our mailing list for all the latest news and views from the world of Rugby League. The Dragons still field stand alone sides in the SG Ball and Harold Matthews competitions, last winning an SG Ball title in 1992 and have yet to taste premiership success in the under 16s Harold Mathews Cup. stgi.co/2DTaptD Note: the 2019 Tarsha Gale Cup train-on squads will be announced at a later date. After winning their first two games on the road, the One New Zealand Warriors will belatedly play their first SG Ball Cup home game of the season when they face St George Illawarra in Sundays third-round clash. NRL 2022: St George Illawarra Dragons season preview, roster analysis, predicted finish . In 2018, the Dragons entered the Tarsha Gale Cup, a women's Under 18's competition, for the first time. Owen Flaherty 2. For football clubs with a similar name, see, Australian Rugby League's Team of the Century, Australian Rugby League's 100 greatest players, Ian Heads:The March of the Dragons. NSWRL U19 SG Ball Cup. Undeterred, the St George Rugby League Football Club took form in 1910 when a team played in the NSWRL 3rd Grade Competition. "Our club can be really happy with the way those young players have been developed over the last couple of years in their junior rep side, and now being able to come and play NRL together. Keanu Wright-Dunrobin 7. However, it is what happens in the four weeks after that which is likely to determine the direction their season takes, with matches against the Titans (home), Broncos (away), Sharks (home) and Dolphins (home). In 1925 the club started using Earl Park at Arncliffe as its headquarters and home ground. Tyrone Munro 3. Jakeb Vailalo 20. On 23 September 1998, the club formed a joint venture with the Illawarra Steelers . All times are listed in AEDT (NSW/VIC/ACT) unless otherwise noted. Siulagi Pio 18. His partner will be one of Talatau Amone or Jayden Sullivan, following the departure of Corey Norman. Tj Herring 15. Referees: Lachlan Greenfield;Sideline Officials: Nathan Guptil, Logan Nielsen; 1. Interesting to note in SG Ball that the Pirates are not competing. Get everything you need, from team lists, fixtures, statistics and a profile on every single player in the competition in our 2023 NRL Season Guide. Last updated: Tony Sukkar 11. A prolific try scorer, Mussing was the top try scorer for the club in 1945 and was a crowd favourite for three seasons. Andrew McCullough Emmanuel Kandidakis 5. That same year they won the first night competition conducted by the NSWRL, a six-club competition played on three Saturday nights at the Sydney Showground. Notable NRL players who were St. George juniors: On 20 July 2022, the St. George Dragons District Rugby League Club announced their team of the century. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Latest News, Australia's #1 independent NRL news source, BREAKING: Worst-case scenario confirmed for Eels winger, New setback for Broncos as star recruit cops injury, Updated Team Lists: Eels vs Storm Round 1, 2023, Multi-million dollar Flegler deal a must-do for desperate Dolphins, Former NRL stars select shock Dally M picks, Luke Thompsons injury less serious than initially thought, Brisbane Broncos consider offering David Fifita homecoming deal. Josh McGuire 2023 SG Ball Cup Summer Squad Tafeuni Vea 5. The following year Frank Facer, the football club Secretary who had masterminded the successes of the 1950s and 1960s died of cancer. (Foto oleh Matt King/Getty Images) St George Illawarra Dragons telah memainkan final hanya dua kali sejak Wayne Bennett meninggalkan klub, dan rata-rata rekrutmen untuk tahun 2023 sepertinya tidak siap untuk menghentikan laju itu dalam waktu dekat. Max Sedgman 12. I keep hearing about him but if he is half as good as people say, why hasn't he made the NRL squad yet? Xavier Va'a 9. Lachlan Peel 2. The front-rower also crossed for 4 tries in 2021, but there's no doubting his. I have finished my last 10-minute talk to the team, just a summary of our general plan no shouting or yelling or 'geeing' up. Jack Bird was first picked in the three-quarter line last year alongside Zac Lomax, but team balance dictates he plays elsewhere this year. Mark Vea 11. The St George Dragons and Illawarra Steelers have announced their train-on squads for the upcoming 2019 Harold Matthews and SG Ball competitions, see full squads below! Molo is coming off a career-best year in Q-Cup, averaging close to 120 metres and 23 tackles per game for the premiers. By now Edge and Young were experienced leaders and Reddy, as he'd done in the 1st 1977 Grand final, came into his own in the 1979 decider punishing the opposition forwards with his ruthless defence. Louis Grossemy 13. William Afualo 4. Saints winger Ian "Chook" Herron kept the Dragons in touch with three penalty goals to make it 106, but the title stayed north of the border when Broncos winger Willie Carne scored two minutes from full-time. Francis Molo They were captained by the Test five-eighth Johnny Hawke with Frank Facer as Vice Captain and contained a champion backline including Noel Pidding, Doug McRitchie, Matt McCoy and Ron Roberts.The Dragons had lost form in the back-end of the season but came home strongly beating minor premiers South Sydney in the semi, and Balmain in a final before meeting Souths again in the Grand final. St. George And Sutherland Shire Leader: "End Is Nigh For Saints old club Building", by Murray Trembath. Canberra has pulled off a shock attack on St George Illawarra, pinching five of the best up-and-coming players from the Dragons' ranks. 2. 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Baden Wales was delegate to the Juniors. Declan Murray 4. Established in 1921 St George District Rugby League Football Club (St George DRLFC) enjoys almost a century of proud tradition. NSWRL U19 SG Ball Cup gets underway on Saturday 5 February. Jye Boyle, 1. 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Tapena Tamatoa 3. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Despite the club narrowly escaping the bottom four last year, Griffin has had an option on his contract taken up by the club, meaning the Dragons are in for the long haul. Lance Fualema 9. And we are forgetting about Billy Burns! Marlon Guest 14. 2022 Rugby League World Cup News. Dylan Egan 13. Pundits accused the former Test half of being thrown to the wolves, but the Tigers know 'Noddy' can coach and he will soon be officially appointed as head coach of their first NRLW team. Jayden Sullivan returned from a hamstring injury in the Charity Shield and is an option alongside Turner with Moses Mbye also there. The Dolphins believed they had an agreement with Harrison Hassett, the Penrith SG Ball player of the year. Tylor Bunting 8. St George won only two matches in their first season and finished equal second last in the premiership. Emmanuel Vili 12. I wasn't a fan of signing Mbye but as a bench utility, I think it's a good idea. "It gives him another opportunity tomorrow in a big game.". Christian Abal 10. So if Woods or Burgess comes into the 17, I guess it's a shootout between Fuimaono and McGuire. Picture: Adam McLean They're part of the same big picture, but Illawarra SG Ball coach Glen Buffolin says there's always extra bite to the contest when the Steelers come up against the Dragons. Melbourne posted 815 points 341 more than the Dragons. George Dragon Juniors Messages 1,980 Dec 4, 2019 #2 Tyrell Sloan, Illawarra Steelers, Dapto Canaries Rugby League G getsmarty Immortal Messages 30,766 River Richards 19. In 1992 and 1993, coached by the former Illawarra Steelers coach Brian Smith, the Dragons met the Brisbane Broncos in successive deciders. This caught the Dragons napping and Ridge was eventually tackled just a few metres from the line. In 1989, former premiership winning captain Craig Young had two seasons at the helm (1989 & 1990) but left under unhappy circumstances. Raymond Lolev 11. Toby Couchman 17. Their inaugural premiership had still not been achieved when at the end of the decade, following the 1939 season, the club moved its home ground back to Hurstville Oval. Riley Lack 7. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! "Its the first time hes done it under pressure and it was a pretty high standard game for long periods, and it's another good opportunity for him tomorrow. The Dragons fought back with tries to Barry Beath and Ted Walton, while Langlands converted both including a magnificent sideline kick giving the Saints fans great hope of an upset. The following year, 1942 all three grades reached the Grand final with the 3rd-grade side victorious. 2023 Preview: St George Illawarra Dragons. Mitchell Prest 15. Jake Christian 19. NSWRL U19 SG Ball Cup gets underway on Saturday 5 February. Luke Pietzner 4. Kynan Hodges, 1. Is anyone able to post the body of these articles. A decision was made at the end of 1987 to move St George from the SCG to the Belmore Sports Ground in 1988 with the hope of returning to Jubilee Oval Kogarah at a later stage. Moses Suli Fletcher Haycock 15. Brisbane withstood an early Dragons barrage which brought much hope but no points. The club have always had a healthy production line into the NRL, particularly in the Illawarra region, but the other half of the merger is falling by the wayside. Josiah Keni. Cyclone Gabrielles imminent arrival put paid to the intended first home game at the stadium against Manly Warringah on February 12. Harry Sio 16. The sick feeling is gone. He might have surprised himself too, playing 65 minutes," he said. Elijah Pettit Young, 1. William Tuitupou 13. Your list of 5/8s makes sense but couldn't you bump up Widdop and down Soward for the very reason you bumped down Barrett? Chaz Jarvis 15. Jaydn SuA I have this terrible sick feeling in my gut. The club's first game took place against Newtown at Sans Souci and St George were victorious 360. From the ensuing kick-off just before half-time came the game's controversial moment and a hotly disputed try. Max Bradbury 9. Max Feagai hasnt been able to make this trip. Both can play in the middle, but can also shift out to the edge. Thomas Fletcher 12. A 17-year-old front-rower who has been perfecting his craft with the Bunnies NRL side. Daniel Matakaiongo 16. A languid athlete who always seems to have time, with another . Max Mccathie 12. Brock Sing 17. 14. Bryce Wilson 2. Larry Muagututia 11. Halves Teams from Canberra and Melbourne (Victoria Thunderbolts) also participate. 16. I nod back. Jessi O'neill-pethebridge 2. READ MORE: Manly boss' brutal blow for Hasler in nasty war, READ MORE: Big-ticket Magpie lands at Demons, READ MORE: F1 rocked by 'crazy' Red Bull rules breach. The Dragons still have two roster spots to fill after announcing the signing of Paul Turner and Ben Murdoch-Masila, alongside the purchase of former Wests Tigers prop Zane Musgrove and Queensland Cup front-rower of the year Nick Lui-Toso. [15] Reddy's questionable tactics, targeting Price and Higgs in the 2nd half saw a number of penalties with successful goal results go Parramatta's way. On 18 September 1966, under new captain Ian Walsh, St George won their world-record 11th straight premiership, defeating Balmain 234. Matthew Newlyn 18. Fahmy Toilalo 17. In 1938, Clarrie Fahy became St. George's third secretary after the retirement of Reg Fusedale. St George's last Grand Final captain was Queensland State of Origin and Australian test centre Mark Coyne. With the demise of Annandale Rugby League Club, St George was successful in November 1920 in petitioning the NSWRL for promotion. Mitch Henderson 7. Some first grade players killed in World War 2 include Jack Lennox, Len Brennan, Jack Simpson and Spencer Walklate.[5]. The club played at Earl Park until the end of the 1939 season. Christian Loleni 16. Manly boss delivers Des Hasler brutal blow, confirms interest in Anthony Seibold, Jersey number confusion takes gloss off Australian team for World Cup opener against Fiji, just three of the club's top-30 players turned up to the annual awards presentation night in a clear sign of the disharmony in the ranks, came close to signing marquee player Cameron Munster, only for the brilliant utility back to decide to remain with the Melbourne Storm on a long-term deal. I can't recall seeing him play. . In 1971 St George made it through to the Grand final against an experienced Souths side with a battle-hardened pack. Beath is credited with the unusual statistic of winning a premiership in his first season (1966) and his last (1977), but none in ten seasons between. Manly fullback Matthew Ridge made a spectacular short kick-off and regathered, catching the Dragons unaware. It is a pointer to whats possible in the future and its exciting to have them all out in these types of games.". All times are listed in AEDT (NSW/VIC/ACT) unless otherwise noted. 5. Blake Metcalfe 8. That year the brilliant young lock Johnny Raper made his grand final debut at centre replacing the injured Reg Gasnier. During the famous tour by the 1946 Great Britain team, Frank Whitcombe's performances on tour attracted the attention of St. George. After winning their first two games on the road, the One New Zealand Warriors will belatedly play their first SG Ball Cup home game of the season when they face St George Illawarra in Sunday's third-round clash. The players who have made the move to the ACT are Country under-18s and Dapto fullback Jack Piccirilli, hooker Jaxon Lavender, the Dragons' under-18 player of the year from the Dapto Canaries, utility back Sean Trindall (Shellharbour Stingrays), fullback Judd Stevenson (Corrimal Cougars) and centre James Walsh (Albion Park). Nick Campton @campo37 5 min read December 29, 2021 - 11:14AM [4] Whitcombe signed the two-year contract with St George, however on his return to Bradford the family decided to stay in Yorkshire. Lots of forwards dominate in juniors but aren't big/fast/strong enough to play in the NRL. We have to lose a grand final sooner or later. Despite having a week off, the One New Zealand Warriors were in potent form against the Melbourne Storm last Sunday, scoring 10 tries in a 56-18 win leaving them sixth on the ladder despite having a game in hand. Noa Faatui 21. Levi and Saulo presented with debut jerseys. Carl Bishop 5. The St. George Dragons is an Australian rugby league football club from St George District in Sydney, New South Wales that played in the top level New South Wales competition and Australian Rugby League competitions from the 1921 until the 1997 ARL season, as well as the unified 1998 National Rugby League season.